Antwerp Central Station is a source of national pride in Belgium and one of the most beautiful train stations in the world. In fact, it even doubles as an Art Nouveau museum. At the request of King Leopold II, Louis Delacenserie drew inspiration from Lucerne Station in Switzerland when designing ...
Read More »Sunpark 1930s art deco house in Brixham, Devon
The house itself dates back to 1935, the work of architect Melville Aubin for Mr G. B. Jordain, whose family lived in it for the majority of the years that followed. There is so much to talk about once you get inside this one. There’s much to talk about when ...
Read More »The Architecture of Charterhouse Square: Florin Court
Charterhouse Square is a microcosm of London’s diverse and multi-layered architectural history. Ranging from medieval to Georgian to Victorian to Edwardian to the modern, it encapsulates the rich tapestry of a neighbourhood right on the edge of the City of London. One of the most distinctive and impressive building on ...
Read More »The Estes Residence by William Kesling: A Masterpiece of Art Deco Architecture
The Estes Residence by William Kesling: A Masterpiece of Art Deco Architecture The Estes Residence, designed by the renowned architect William Kesling in the 1930s, is a celebrated example of Art Deco architecture. Kesling, a prominent figure in the Streamline Moderne movement, infused the Estes Residence with the sleek, aerodynamic ...
Read More »Casa Batlló, The House Of The Dragon
Casa Batlló, a renowned building located in the heart of Barcelona, is one of the most celebrated works of the legendary architect Antoni Gaudí. This architectural marvel, situated on the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, stands as a testament to Gaudí’s innovative spirit and unique vision, embodying the essence of Catalan ...
Read More »This example of British modernist architecture – and the former country estate of US Ambassador John Hay Whitney
This example of British modernist architecture – and the former country estate of US Ambassador John Hay Whitney – represents a unique restoration of one of The Wentworth Estate’s most historic homes. Built in the 1930’s by the visionary British architect Oliver Hill and now beautifully restored. Situated in an ...
Read More »The Samuel-Novarro Residence
The Mayan Revival home was designed by master architect Lloyd Wright for Hollywood manager Louis Samuel and his wife in 1928. The four-level residence was integrated into the surrounding hillside and distinguished by its smooth concrete surfaces, oxidized copper accents, and horizontal bands of windows. Samuel, business manager and personal ...
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